THE red carpet premiere of comedy drama Military Wives will be screened live at Showcase Cinema de Lux Southampton on Monday, in advance of its official opening date in a few weeks.

The film, starring BAFTA winner Kristen Scott Thomas and BAFTA nominee Sharon Horgan, tells the inspirational true story of the Military Wives Choirs, a charity bringing women closer through singing. The film follows a group of women from different backgrounds who come together to support each other whilst their partners are away serving in Afghanistan. Through life’s most difficult moments, they find themselves becoming part of a global movement.

The official premiere, which will be broadcast across all Showcase Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas de Lux, will be hosted by Lorraine Kelly and includes a live performance from the Military Wives Choirs.

Mark Barlow, UK General Manager of Showcase Cinemas said: “Military Wives is a very special film, one that doesn’t come around very often, so we’re thrilled to be broadcasting the premiere at our UK cinemas. We wanted to give film-lovers a night to celebrate the inspirational women in the Military Wives Choirs and an opportunity to feel part of the red carpet premiere, as well as an advance screening."

The live satellite stream will start at 6.30pm.

Tickets can be booked online.